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[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Standard protection is our VPN, which is created at the network level to filter out ad traffic.

The Advanced protection is the certificate, but it needs the VPN to work. I understand that this could be confusing by title and by the new button. In our last build, the certificate was put into the menu, and the button was our attempt to "present" it more if that makes sense. However, the button can't turn the certificate off. It is placed under the user tab of your trusted credentials and has to be deleted to be removed. From our FAQ:

This is how you uninstall the certificate:

Open the "Settings" Tab on your phone.

Select the "Security" Tab.

Select the "Trusted Credentials" Tab.

Select the "User" Tab.

Select the "SEVEN Networks, Inc. OpenChannel Primary Certificate".

Scroll down until the "Remove" button appears.

Select the "Remove" button.

A pop-up will appear asking if you want to permanently erase the certificate. Select "OK".

If the app was installed as an administrator:

Open the "Settings" Tab on your phone.

Select the "Security" Tab.

Select Device Administrator tab.

Uncheck Seven AdClear (Deactivate if prompted).

Go to the application manager.

Select Seven AdClear.

Click the uninstall button.

This is something our team should consider relabeling.
[Android Apps and Games] datawrhsdoc:
There is no user certificate installed, and Adclear doesn't appear to have an option to install one.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thank you for clarifying. We will get on this ASAP and update when we figure it out.
[Android Apps and Games] datawrhsdoc:
Thanks for posting the new version. The certificate problem is resolved, and i really like the UI changes.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear Version 5.0.0.500491

Release Notes:

Improved UI of app.

Improved speed of app.

Improved our settings.

Added release notes.

Added sharing feature.

Bug fixes and improvements.

We posted our newest build last night, as some of you might already be aware of. We redid how the Certificate button works to hopefully stop some confusion, and we think that might also fix the issue of it not installing at all. We've also added a share button in case you'd like to share your ad blocking stats on social media (If we deserve it! :D). We think we've fixed a lot of the glaring issues of the last update. Let us know what you find, and as always, thank you so much for downloading AdClear.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's great to hear! Thanks for bearing with us. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Bwangster12:
I've updated, but still the same issue I had on last update. Websites don't load... www.hoopsrumors.com for example doesn't seem to load at all. Other times when I google something, it is very slow.

Moto X Pure running 6.0.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
What browser are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] datawrhsdoc:
Did you reboot after updating and doing advanced configuration? I had to do that for everything to work properly.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVENDev:
Correct, a reboot is a good idea since it will reset network settings etc. Also if you have had a certificate previously delete it and reinstall if you have the option. Is it all websites or just the specified one and google searches?
[Android Apps and Games] EZ-Poop:
I'm having a mixed experience here, beeing an android noob.

I'm setting up a multi user tablet and I'm facing different app behaviour from owner and new user accounts. Of course I've enabled AdClear for all other profiles using the app Multi-User App Share.

The VPN part seems to work for all profiles since the system notification about possible monitoring by third party appears for all users as well as the AdClear icon is in the active app screen. But it seems I can't access AdClear UI from new user profiles nor from the icon.

From root profile, the only possibility to access AdClear UI is when there's an AdClear notification and then tap the icon.

Edit:

And only upon login as rooted user the confirmation dialogue about allowing and trusting AdClear shows up.

Probably it's due to my noobness or I'm doing something wrong but I find it kind of unintuitive and fiddly so far.

Also, I've just been to turkey and visiting xda-developers.com in firefox via the hotel-WIFI made it a challenging task. I was overwhelmed by adds in turkish language :eek: and the page was rendering over and over again (due to adds being reloaded?). AdClear did not appear to work although it was active in rooted profile. I wouldn't even be surprised if this was a country-specific problem though, since Erdo seems so desperate, probably VPN is being disturbed there? :cowboy:

Otherwise works ok afaict.
[Android Apps and Games] Bwangster12:
Seems to be hit or miss with websites.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hello! Thanks for the kind words.

If Data Saver compresses data, then no, it will not work. The certificate allows you to block encrypted ads using the VPN. Instagram ads (any ads under the Facebook banner) are unblockable at the moment.
[Android Apps and Games] DallasBelt:
Thank you for the useful information! Any plans of making a dark theme? it'd be awesome! Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] DallasBelt:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] How can I make AdClear keep working with battery saver mode on? Are there any plans to make the app also a VPN for anonymous browsing? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] nfraccar:
Hi [MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION]

I have been using this adblock VPN for a couple of days. However I have finally uninstalled it because it keeps stopping the loading of internet pages. It seems it loses the connection. As soon as I stop the service then internet is blazing fast.

The adblock through VPN is a solution I like but the VPN server must be faster.

Thanks anyway
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey! Sorry for the late response. I had to take a few days off of work. A dark theme is an interesting idea! I get a lot of eye strain. I think we floated it around when we released our newest UI a few months ago. I'm sure that's something we'll get in sooner or later.

We unfortunately cannot work with battery saver due to Android. Android labels their own VPN as a background process to cut off. We've seen some specific phones that have been able to exclude AdClear and work, but there's no work around for us.

Our VPN is actually a simple proxy on the phone that detects ads before they get to you. We don't want to route any info through outside servers, but as a PIA user, I understand why you'd want to use both. The product that AdClear is built off of (Open Channel) had several of these features, so they're not outside the realm of possibility in the future!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey! I'm sorry this was happening. We actually don't use servers with our VPN in order to help speeds. Did you try sending a connection report to us? There can sometimes be several reasons this was occurring. We might be able to fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] mrk2815:
so what is the work around for ad clear blocking ads with you tube on android 7 and above.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
As of now, there isn't one unless you use root.
[Android Apps and Games] cy-rock:
And on MM?

I posted a request through the app last night, but ads on youtube with MM are not block either.

thx
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It should be able to if you clear cache/data in youtube after turning the VPN on.
[Android Apps and Games] cy-rock:
Seems to do the trick thx.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryn70:
Please create option to disable analytics. So if the user has no problem with collecting analytics he can keep the option enabled and those who don't what to share analytics can disable the analytics option.
[Android Apps and Games] kyzn:
Collecting analytics is part of their user agreement policy. It's up there in the OP. You use the app, you consent to give them your data.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We're always up for suggestions on our business model. It seems that people seem more inclined towards a free model with analytics based on the amount of features we offer.
[Android Apps and Games] picaso86:
Can you guys have a paid option in order to not use analytics?
[Android Apps and Games] ElDonTheo:
The app works well overall, though it sometimes don't start when the phone boot.

But please, would it be possible to disable these notifications about "YouTube adds not blocked" and "HTTPS filtering", they are causing vibration, even if I enabled advanced filtering. I want to keep other useful notifications, but these one are purely useless, there are coming way too often for nothing actually.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'll ask the team if we're able to disable certain notifications. I understand why that'd be annoying right now.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
If the demand is there, we'll certainly put the resources into it.
[Android Apps and Games] txoid:
I have a pixel xl and also on project fi. I haven't seen the google assistant vpn network turn on after installing Adclear. Does AdClear stop the use of google assistant for vpn?
[Android Apps and Games] Riff76:
Plus 1, I'm willing to pay $5 or more
[Android Apps and Games] Penney.Mwp:
downloading..... hope it can help me

:):):)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, Android only allows one application to use the VPN at a time.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Send us a message through the app if you run into any problems!
[Android Apps and Games] picaso86:
I'm willing to pay more than $5 dollars if it doesn't share our info. :)
[Android Apps and Games] SolarTrans:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] I sent a PM but just in case this could apply to more people I'll post this here as well. I'm running Android O on my Pixel and the AdClear app force closes on launch no matter what I do. Hope this is a known issue, if there's a version in testing to fix this I'd gladly help!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey, sorry for the late response in the email. We're still working with O. If anyone was around during the Nougat buildup, you can expect the same sort of progression, but hopefully a bit faster with experience this time.

And you can sign up for beta with this link!
[Android Apps and Games] belae:
I just upgrade Nox to 3.8.2.0, and Adclear has stop working. Reinstall is also not successful. Any suggestions?

Matt
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey Matt,

Is the app failing to launch, or the VPN not connecting?
[Android Apps and Games] harsh.:
Hey there

Vpn is working partially.. I'm on currently 7.1.2 unofficial lineageOS. On Android one. Wt to do?? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow7891:
How i can disapear Adclear notification icon from status bar?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hi! This means you aren't blocking HTTPS ads using HTTPS filtering. You can turn that on in the menu if you choose to.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
If you mean the key icon, that isn't possible, unfortunately. It's required by Android itself.
[Android Apps and Games] harsh.:
Yes i know that, but whenever i try to install certificate.. app crashes.. :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] nycdiplomat:
Still waiting for Tasker integration. That would be awesome
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey everyone! We're excited to announce that the Firewall and Snooze features are in Beta. We could really use your help with testing and feedback to make sure we're good to go. Like always, you can sign up for beta testing using the link in my signature.

Thanks for being so patient with us since the announcement. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'm sorry about that. Could you send us a log through the app menu so we can take a look at what's going on? We've also got a big change to HTTPS in beta testing right now that might solve this problem.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We ran into some snags with tasker integration, so we put it off until after we finished our firewall and snooze update. Those are currently in beta testing, so we'll probably revisit it pretty soon.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
If you want to join the beta, try this link: https://betas.to/x7G4yj92

I've been getting messages about the previous link not working.
[Android Apps and Games] harsh.:
Let's try.. I'm already a beta tester.. so all u need is logs from app or u want system logs?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
From the app! We'll be able to see what's going on.
[Android Apps and Games] oroboros74:
In v.7.0.0.504627, additional filters (like per country filters) once selected revert to being deselected on Android TV (v.6 Marshmallow).
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
You might need to try resyncing to the filters before trying again. If not, send us an issue report in the app.
[Android Apps and Games] utkarsh102:
I'm running a MM rom with root. How can i remove the vpn notifications?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I couldn't give you a definitive way. I know it's possible, though.
[Android Apps and Games] bond32:
Try System UI tuner, give thanks to the dev. He does great work.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zacharee1.systemuituner
[Android Apps and Games] shaarky:
On latest version, Eset antivirus detects virus, are you aware?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey, thanks for letting us know. We're looking into it right now.
[Android Apps and Games] ireMaN:
Have problem with s6 edge Nougat. Program seems working but not blocking any ads. Trusted sertificate, screen lock, h ttp s filtering, firewall are installed,settled,turned on. Not blocking ads not in chrome nor in apps. It happened after updated the program.
[Android Apps and Games] Ricky_Karmator:
Just installed now. A LOT of less ads on Chrome and on YouTube just some s**t on the home page but no ads during videos. Perfect thank you!!
[Android Apps and Games] Kjc99:
So I'm getting used to my phone being unrooted and it sucks but that's the way it is... For now... I'm using Adclear which had been awesome but can't seem to get youtube to install the downgrade to get ad free YouTube...

Galaxy S8 plus

(955U1 snapdragon unroot able)

Current YouTube 12.05.53 been trying to install the 11.29.55 version any help is greatly appreciated.... Also will adclear work with out a screen lock? I hate having to unlock every time....

1. How to downgrade Youtube? Files always say corrupt or could not be installed

2. Do I have to keep screen lock enabled? A pop-up said adclear needed a secure lockscreen

3. Can I remove the key ? icon from status bar?(nevermind not possible to remove)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's odd behavior after the update. You may try reinstalling, or send us a report through the menu. Something must've happened.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Glad to hear it!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
The corrupt popup might mean you still have old files installed. You can try installing the specific APK from the play store (not sure if I'm understanding you correctly).

You shouldn't have to use a screen lock anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] kgonepostl:
I accidentally told android to not re-enable adclear after reboot. How do I re-enable adclear after reboot? I can't find it in the options!
[Android Apps and Games] Kjc99:
Figured out the screen lock it was only for installing the certificate... My problem is youtube I've uninstalled updates and every version of githubs 11.29.55 YouTube says corrupt when I try to install... Weird
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It's in notification settings in AdClear!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Have you tried a different APK source?
[Android Apps and Games] Kjc99:
Ya git hub and apkmirrior... Maybe something with my S8?

Uninstall youtube updates

Then download and try to install

Also tried disableing the app first still same corrupt message

Very frustrating probably downloaded 30 times in last two days will not let me install.... I have installed several 3rd party apps on this phone without issues... It's youtube apks giving me problems
[Android Apps and Games] jchisholm:
Umm yea ok

I have this app installed and running. I am trying to read this thread but there are so many frigging ads I can't even navigate to the next page.

So it's a big fail for me.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That does sound annoying. I'm not 100% sure what could be causing the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] chitose_ndy:
Delete
[Android Apps and Games] mr. ree:
This app is great but it also consume lots of battery.
[Android Apps and Games] emanuelrv:
my phone is a lg stylus 2 sprint i now disable firewall only ad block enable to if no more battery eater
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
You're asking how to only use ad blocking?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
You may want to follow our wiki to report battery drain problems: https://github.com/SEVENNetworks/AdClear/wiki/Report-high-battery-usage-with-Android-Bug-Report
[Android Apps and Games] phoenix295:
I always had rooted devices with custom roms but with newer android versions i dont feel the need to root my device except for ad blocking :p

when I got new phone last week i was so frustrated with all that ads in apps and chrome i decided to give this app a go and now its all good :D also i get great battery coz of your snooze implementation :) :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] De_Haos:
Make more advance fillers like Fanboy list, EasyList, Adblock Warning Removal List, Fanboy's Annoyances, Adware filters etc.

Gotta hand it to you guys this is the only blocker that doesnt show adds on YouTube, so keep it up.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Appreciate it! Send us any filter requests through the app and we'll get it added ASAP. We try to accommodate as much as we can on that end.
[Android Apps and Games] De_Haos:
Funny how this app is more effective than adguard when it comes to blocking ads on YouTube, and its not even a paid product unlike adguard. One question will you guy implement a feature that also blocks ads on yahoo mail app too?
[Android Apps and Games] tazaga:
adguard premium all over the internet

adguard more filters

Doesn't make your device hot

Doesn't leave ads space on websites

2 options install certificate or not installing certificate means ads are over

Updates every hour...

More options...

Let's put it this way there is a team behind adguard..and this team is going to be a unstoppable billionaire company...like Norton or Kaspersky..! Remember this !
[Android Apps and Games] De_Haos:
Its true, but even with those fancy stuff and installed certificate it still cant block ads on youtube unlike this app which has encrypted ad block plus in this update they did mention optimization youtube ads.
[Android Apps and Games] tazaga:
That's not true at all adguard is a no joke it eats YouTube ads like nothing I don't see any ads on YouTube for long time this thing works like magic I am on nougat s6
[Android Apps and Games] reganEZ:
I have been using the app for a while now and though I like how unobtrusive it is, I have a few issues.

1) It does not work on all apps. Even the one that are not bypassed by default.

2) the firewall doesnt seem to be working for me. I have disabled cellular access for some apps but it still connects.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Take a picture of those ads and send it to us. We may be excluding the yahoo mail app for your privacy.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sometimes we have trouble with apps. If you let us know which ones, we'll take a look at blocking ads in them. Sometimes it can be like cat and mouse with them!

With the firewall, send us feedback through the app so we can take a look at what's going on on your end. That shouldn't be happening
[Android Apps and Games] ArtakEVN:
Hi. I am using DNS changing apk to filter traffic (openDNS family shield).

Is it possible to use your app too on the same phone ?
[Android Apps and Games] reganEZ:
Thank you for replying.

For eg..the app is one called hamro patro. It is a Nepali calendar app for us from Nepal.

In some games/apps it blocks the banner ads but not the one that plays between levels.

I will send u firewall feedback from the app itself. Thank you for the help.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Does it use the VPN?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for letting us know! We'll take a look at it right away.
[Android Apps and Games] ArtakEVN:
It creates a VPN connection locally to use configured DNS servers on both wifi and mobile networks without needing root permissions (from app description)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Then it won't be able to run simultaneously with AdClear unfortunately. Android doesn't allow two VPNs at once.
[Android Apps and Games] Grumps:
Cant download? Says its been deleted?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=13758#downloads

There's our downloads page.
[Android Apps and Games] JimmyEatFood:
Seems to be rinsing my battery since installing. Huawei P9 latest MM build.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you send us logs through the app? This is something we thought we patched up, so we'd like to see what the cause is. I'm sorry this is happening to you.
[Android Apps and Games] Abe_Frohman:
Sometimes pages won't load

Sometimes pages don't load... See screenshot.

If I disable adclear then it loads fine.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Does reconnecting solve the issue?
[Android Apps and Games] Abe_Frohman:
I can reconnect adclear but the issue recurs eventually.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
The next time it happens, send us a connection report in the app so that we can take a look at it. We don't want this to be a frequent occurrence.
[Android Apps and Games] Evie719:
Calling issue

I had ad clear installed on my galaxy s8 plus non rooted and unlocked us version. My problem was that when the ad block was activated, frequently when someone called me and I swiped to answer the phone call, it would show that I answered the call on my side but on the callers side it would still be ringing and they wouldn't hear me at all. Also if it helps I tried this on wifi calling and volte both on and off same results. This started after I installed this app so just to be sure it was this I did a factory reset and restored everything but this app and it was fine.
[Android Apps and Games] vhdang:
in-app ads

I installed AdClear and turn on it, set html filter...

Then I opened game (Endless frontier, etc) and still saw ads but when I open AdClear, it said 47 ads has blocked.

Update 1: it works pefectly, but I not sure because of AdClear or GG runs out of in-app ads.

Update 2: Still saw in-app ads
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Did you contact us on our site previously? This is the first time we've heard of this. If you send us logs through the app, we can see if and why we caused this.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Can you send us a picture of the ads? If this is a game where it makes you watch ads for in-game currency, we don't usually tend to block those as it can cause problems in the app.
[Android Apps and Games] Evie719:
You have a post on your website of someone having a similar issue. I did have the logs enabled in my app but I have uninstalled the app now due to the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This is the first we've seen of this issue. I understand why you'd uninstall if that were the case. We'll see if we can find your logs. Thanks for letting us know.
[Android Apps and Games] mermade:
Has this been implemented yet? I have not had the chance to check this by installing the app so wanted to check here. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] patnet99:
working great on huawei p8. thanks
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yes, our new UI has been put in along with Firewall and Snooze mode. You'll see improved statistics as well!
[Android Apps and Games] superleeds27:
Is this app edging more towards AdGuard in terms of features and what it can do?